'Well that explains a lot,' Kai thought, studying the mutated creature.
'The system decided to upgrade the local politician to an elite mini-boss just to make this rescue harder.'
Arthur sniffed the stagnant air.
He snapped his head around and locked his yellow eyes right onto Kai.
The infected mayor did not moan like the others.
He let out a guttural roar and leaped down the stone stairs with unnatural speed.
Kai did not panic because he had a new trick ready.
He focused his mana and called upon his latest ability.
[Skill Activated: Thrall Sense]
The world seemed to slow down just a tiny fraction. Faint glowing red lines appeared in Kai's vision.
The lines traced smooth arcs through the air, predicting the exact path of Arthur's incoming attacks.
Kai watched the red trail curve toward his head.
He calmly sidestepped to the left right before Arthur's fist smashed into the brick wall.
The impact cracked the solid stone and sent dust raining down on them.
